Post by boerneranger on Dec 3, 2013 19:38:58 GMT -5

I think if you get there first you get the best available parking spot. Less random. We ended up at the base of the western cell tower, far as shit. I also think that instead of paying $800 for a white tent, how about $400 for an empty piece of land close to c.roo, creating a semi VIP, or a KIP (kind of) tent only situation. Lastly, how about the group camping requirement be cut from 20 people to 10.Also, more jeff the brotherhood, less flowers and jam bands.

Post by boerneranger on Dec 3, 2013 19:41:33 GMT -5

A major improvement would be to not invite anybody like R. Kelly, Wu Tang, NAS, Boyz Noise. Those artists DESTROYED the Bonnaroo experience this year. Hordes of "bros" and dumb pieces of shiz attended the festival this year. What normally feels like a fun, good energy community was ruined. Last year the bathrooms were "clean", people were respectful, the fence was spray painted artistically, and there was pretty much NO trash on the ground.

This year the fence was covered in ghetto looking graffiti, people were very rude, and the type of people those artists brought really ruined the whole vibe/experience.

Trying to sit there and listen to Billy Idol (who was stuck in the smallest stage) tons and tons of bros walked by on their way to R Kelly and just kept dropping trash where I was sitting. Seriously every couple people who walked by would just drop a cup, bottle, or something on the ground. The people that listen to these shiz artists had NO respect for other people or the festival. They really trashed the place.

Post by BonnaRob on Dec 6, 2013 11:01:00 GMT -5

AGREED with the person who said "more craft beers." Also the water station at the What Stage needs to be filtered more effectively. The sulfur water and the people drinking it smelled like rotten eggs.

Post by memphis1979 on Dec 12, 2013 12:41:25 GMT -5

As someone who enjoys craft beer, I disagree with the coors light only suggestion. Sorry, if I want water with a 3% alcohol added, I'll just add vodka to my camelback.

The sound at which isn't to loud, it's misdirected. You can't hear crap at the stage. Hell, llast year I heard the xx better at my tent then at the stage. I agree with axing the screen on which.

I like the tents on Thursday. Saw 21 pilots last year and they were awesome on Thurs.

Hahahaha.This serious response is incredible!

Didn't I see a Post of the Day thread somewhere???

If the poster I was referring to was being sarcastic, my apologies.

I heard several people last year suggest that the beer tent be axed and offer only bud, miller, and coors as a beer option. I take my beer serious, as I don't drink the cheap crap anymore. I assumed they were being serious.

Post by divemistressofdark on Dec 15, 2013 1:39:51 GMT -5

So, there's a problem with the local animal shelter in Coffee County (this includes Manchester and the Farm). It's all over the local news in Nashville with some folks pledging not to spend $$ in Manchester till it's fixed. Perhaps Bonnaroo could adopt this as a cause, similar to various other local fundraising they've done.

Post by BŊDT on Dec 15, 2013 11:22:01 GMT -5

The ground underneath the tents needs to be fixed. It’s incredibly uneven, and leveling it out, or ramping it would be such easy and cheap fixes. It should have been done years ago.

Ramping it to a tilt from back to the front since seems possible; but don't forget that it's still sand. Breeze, enviromental conditions and people walking through will always mess with it. I'm sure since it's more of a valley than a hill on the farm, water pools throughout the year and is unpredictable when it comes to the grounds in general.

Post by Delicious Meatball Sub on Dec 15, 2013 12:32:12 GMT -5

The ground underneath the tents needs to be fixed. It’s incredibly uneven, and leveling it out, or ramping it would be such easy and cheap fixes. It should have been done years ago.

Ramping it to a tilt from back to the front since seems possible; but don't forget that it's still sand. Breeze, enviromental conditions and people walking through will always mess with it. I'm sure since it's more of a valley than a hill on the farm, water pools throughout the year and is unpredictable when it comes to the grounds in general.

There was actually no sand this year. It was a huge improvement for sightlines.

Post by BŊDT on Dec 15, 2013 12:39:34 GMT -5

Ramping it to a tilt from back to the front since seems possible; but don't forget that it's still sand. Breeze, enviromental conditions and people walking through will always mess with it. I'm sure since it's more of a valley than a hill on the farm, water pools throughout the year and is unpredictable when it comes to the grounds in general.

There was actually no sand this year. It was a huge improvement for sightlines.

Still was bumpy as all hell as if it compacted with water underneath it

Post by krstphr on Dec 15, 2013 13:51:50 GMT -5

The ground underneath the tents needs to be fixed. It’s incredibly uneven, and leveling it out, or ramping it would be such easy and cheap fixes. It should have been done years ago.

Ramping it to a tilt from back to the front since seems possible; but don't forget that it's still sand. Breeze, enviromental conditions and people walking through will always mess with it. I'm sure since it's more of a valley than a hill on the farm, water pools throughout the year and is unpredictable when it comes to the grounds in general.

It may require intensive work two weeks out from the festival, but it could be done.

I heard several people last year suggest that the beer tent be axed and offer only bud, miller, and coors as a beer option. I take my beer serious, as I don't drink the cheap crap anymore. I assumed they were being serious.

Is there a sarcasm button I missed?

Yeah i was joking. it can be difficult to distinguish sarcasm around here, I know I have a hard time with it, and more often than not my own sarcasm gets misunderstood.

i don't even drink beer, but I still like the idea of tons of beer drinking options for everyone else.

Post by davidbyrnesbutler on Dec 27, 2013 10:59:03 GMT -5

I never noticed the sound problems at which... I feel like I'm missing something or not missing something I dunno

From my experience, it's all about where you are in location to the stage. Some spots up close the sound is really bad to a point where I'd switch to the other side of the stage and get perfect sound. Very peculiar thing. Turned me off from Which this year.

Post by woobs on Dec 29, 2013 19:22:31 GMT -5

So, there's a problem with the local animal shelter in Coffee County (this includes Manchester and the Farm). It's all over the local news in Nashville with some folks pledging not to spend $$ in Manchester till it's fixed. Perhaps Bonnaroo could adopt this as a cause, similar to various other local fundraising they've done.

Not much bothers me more than animal abuse. This is something that the collective power of Bonnaroo, Inforoo, AC, whoever could easily help with. Really upsets me man.

Post by disco on Dec 29, 2013 23:52:37 GMT -5

Its like.....the people over there,...wanna be over here. BUT I wanna be over there man! Crazy man just crazy parallel universe stuff going on over there. Once I actually saw myself on the other side staring at me covered in "mud" (has that stuff been tested and confirmed as mud by chance?)

They have to have points in which they can set a barriers between Which and What. There are basically only two paths between, the upper and lower(ditch). Crowd control is important for restricting flow between What and Centeroo. This is seen for the most part on Thursdays and Sundays (I worked in Centeroo the last two years). Safety concerns or the repair of grounds during 'down time' will ensure that this will be the the future of Roo unless they completely resigned the place. I would agree the lower "ditch" pass sucks hard and could be improved upon (one reason I wear real shoes or hiking boots) but it will always be a narrow pass that could be closed if needed. I do my best to always avoid the ditch unless it is a low traffic time. It may be a longer walk to go around but I would be willing to argue that taking the longer path will yield better viewing and less congestion.

Post by disco on Dec 30, 2013 0:27:49 GMT -5

When it comes to the trash situation... Roo has some amazing volunteers to clean up but they cannot do everything, especially in large crowds, it comes down to all of us. I always have a few extra trash bags in my backpack and clean up on my way out of a show when possible...it is amazing how many people will help you clean when they see you doing it (especially if you have a spare bag to offer). Some would say the excess trash dropping is due to the "bros" or whatever. But trash is a nature of the beast and it will happen. Don't get me wrong, throwing trash on the ground when you could easily dispose of it is not cool (and I have witnessed certain 'groups' of people be less considerate). Roo made a big improvement when it started the the Compost/Recycle/Trash bins that were monitored by Clean Vibes...I saw this technique first applied at Rothbury 08 and it is very effective. If you have a few minutes to pick up trash do it...others will eagerly join, in my experience.

Post by woobs on Dec 30, 2013 12:41:24 GMT -5

Also, try and get the food vendor- Crif Dogs- to come back. I was craving some BLT and Tsunami Dogs this year and was thoroughly disappointed when I wandered around and never saw them anywhere. Damn those BLT dogs were so good.